Ohlone Wilderness Trail
Photo: Andy Xiang, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Ohlone Wilderness Trail is a hiking route in the East Bay. It goes from Livermore to Fremont in California across numerous mountain ranges and canyons, and is by no means an easy hike.
UnderstandThe trail's name originates with the Ohlone tribe, who inhabited the East Bay prior to colonization and frequented the mountains of the area.
PrepareThe requirement for permits was removed in late 2025, so they are no longer needed. The trail is open to hikers and those on horseback, but bikes are strictly prohibited.
Get inBoth ends of the trail have parking options; you could start the trail at the Mission Peak staging area, at one of the Del Valle staging areas, or at Sunol Wilderness.
WalkThis itinerary assumes that you will walk about 6 - per day. This may not seem like a lot, but you have to remember that the Ohlone Trail is a difficult trail and you will have a lot to carry with you for camping.
Stay safeThe remoteness of the Ohlone Trail makes safety extremely important. However, the sign-in system for the trail is designed to possibly save lives of hikers.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Ohlone Wilderness Trail" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Andy Xiang, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons